ByDonna Elick
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MyItalian sausage soupis delicious and filling – just what you need after a long day. Make this easy one pot recipe for dinner tonight!
This simple recipe features flavorful links, tender pasta, tomatoes, beans, and more for a stick-to-your-ribs alternative to chicken noodle or minestrone soups.
Or this amazingItalian lentil soupthat is perfect for a cold day!
Plus, it’s easy to throw together at the last minute and you won’t have a pile of dishes to clean! We also have aLipton onion soup mixto make and keep in your pantry.
If you enjoy Italian soup with sausage, try my copycat version of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana.
It can be preparedon the stoveor with anInstant Pot, whichever you prefer.
Or, swap the links for homemade meatballs and veggies in a rich, tomato broth for another easyone pot meal.
It’s also ready in 30 minutes and is just as hearty and delicious.
Looking for something other than soup? Try my amazingsausage and potatoesskillet, or thisPaccheri Pasta.
You can make this Italian Sausage Soup recipe for the whole family to enjoy, or turn it into spicy Italian sausage soup to treat your own taste buds. With a soup with this much flavor, you can’t go wrong.
Italian Sausage Soup – Ingredient Notes
- Meat– Swap the mild blend for a spicy one to add a little extra heat, or replace it with whatever meat you prefer.
Be sure to add extra seasoning while it’s browning – I would recommend about a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Pasta– I love this with orecchiette or small shells, but you could easily use ditalini or elbows. To make it even heartier, swap the noodles for cheese tortellini.
- Tomatoes– Use fire-roasted instead of regular crushed or diced tomatoes so this tastes like it’s been simmering all day long!
- Veggies– Carrots and celery help create a flavorful base and blend seamlessly into this dish.
You could also toss in some onion, zucchini, and bell pepper or wilt in some spinach just before serving.
- Garnish– Fresh basil rounds out the flavors in this sausage soup recipe, and freshly grated Parmesan makes everything taste better!
Serving Suggestions
While this Italian sausage soup is more than enough on its own, it pairs well with a simple salad or my artisan-stylegarlic skillet bread!
What sides pair well with this creamy Italian Sausage Soup?
The only thing that I know for sure is that most sides pair well! The first time that you make this delicious Italian soup recipe, pair it with some garlic bread or crackers.
The flavorful Italian sausage is a perfect match for this easy soup and allows most side dishes to fare well.
How do I make sure that this delicious soup has the best flavor?
The great thing about a delicious meal like this is that you don’t have to do much work to make a giant bit pot of soup that tastes amazing.
When it’s for your own personal consumption, you can add all the ingredients to a large soup pot and enjoy every bite of the main course.
I think that a good balance is to be sure that you don’t add too much sausage and make sure that you pay close attention to the cooking time.
The full instructions listed on the recipe card are the perfect way to make this yummy soup. You’re about to discover why it’s one of my most popular recipes!
How do I store leftover soup?
The fun thing about making this simple soup is that even picky eaters won’t mind eating it again!
Great recipes like this make the perfect meal more than one day in a row. Once the big pot of soup is cooked, be sure to let any leftovers cool down to room temperature.
You’ll then add the leftover soup to an airtight container and keep it stored in the fridge. You can reheat the soup over medium heat or medium-high heat and enjoy it again the next day.
Add some parmesan cheese or fresh herbs to the top to make it different than last night when you ate it!
FAQ – Common Recipe Questions
Can I cook this sausage soup recipe in a crockpot instead?
Because the noodles cook in the liquid, I wouldn’t recommend it.
I do have aslow cookerItalian soup with sausage that has similar flavors and plenty of veggies. If you’re really craving pasta, prepare some on the stove and stir it in just before serving.
Can I freeze Italian sausage soup?
Yes! If you’ll be freezing the whole batch, I would recommend slightly undercooking the pasta so it doesn’t become too soft when thawed and reheated.
Transfer to airtight jars or containers once cooled and leave some space at the top for the liquid to expand. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Enjoy!
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Easy Italian Sausage Soup Recipe w/ White Beans + Video
Donna Elick
My Italian sausage soup is delicious and filling – just what you need after a long day. Make this easy one pot recipe for dinner tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Method Stovetop
Servings 16 1 cup servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian chicken sausage, or pork
- 3 carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth, or 8 cups water and 4 tablespoons chicken bouillion
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 15 ounce can cannellini beans, (white beans), rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound dried orecchiette pasta, or shells
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, rough chopped
Instructions
Heat a 12 quart pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil and sausage. Peel and chop carrots, add to pot. Wash and chop celery. Cook sausage until browned on each side and stir vegetables. Once sausage is browned on each side remove from pot and add all remaining ingredients except pasta and basil. Bring soup to a boil.
Meanwhile slice sausage into coins and add to soup. Once soup comes to a boil add pasta and basil. Cook until pasta is cooked through stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 112cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 693mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
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Originally published September 2013, updated and republished December 2023
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